title: Geriatric medicine: the multidisciplinary approach.
abstract: Care of the elderly requires a team approach. Effective teamwork requires adequate communication. Each professional has an important role to play. The patient and carer should also be seen as part of the team and involved in management planning.
authors.affiliation: Department of Geriatric Medicine, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore.
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Owen
authors.forename: P W
authors.initials: PW
authors.lastname: Choo
authors.forename: K S
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: F J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Jayaratnam
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005853:Geriatrics; D006801:Humans; D010348:Patient Care Team